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Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Ms Sheridan for her statement and I call on Mr. Ryan to make the final opening statement.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Ryan and the other witnesses for their opening statements. We move now to questions from members.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Senator. It is always good to get his insight.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Ms O'Neill. Does Ms Byrne wish to contribute on this point?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Ms Byrne. Is Senator Gallagher happy with that?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: That would be great. We can then circulate that document to all the members of the committee. That is much appreciated. I call Senator Wall.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I believe Ms Sheridan's hand was up. I apologise if it was on the previous occasion; I just missed it.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Ms Byrne. Mr. Harrahill, you have your hand up.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Malcolm Byrne is next.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: The Senator's questions are applicable to all three agencies so we will start with the HSE, followed by the Revenue Commissioners and then the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Ms Part. Would either Mr. Harrahill or Ms O'Neill from Revenue like to come in on those questions?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Harrahill. Do Ms Byrne or Ms Sheridan wish to come in on that question?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: At this stage, all members who have requested to ask questions have come in. It has been a very informative debate. What prompted the committee to invite the three agencies - the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Revenue Commissioners and the Health Service Executive - in together was previous meetings we had, in particular with the Irish Road Haulage Association, the...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Ms O'Neill, that is really positive. It is great that Revenue is moving towards a more automated service. It is going to be music to many people's ears. It looks as if much progress has been made in a short space of time so well done on that front. Did Mr. Ryan want to come in?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Mr. Harrahill put his hand back down. Does he want to come in?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I call Ms Sheridan.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Customs Checks and Trade Flows in and out of Irish Ports: Discussion (10 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: We agree it is about everybody playing their role. I thank all the officials for attending the meeting. It was a worthwhile and interesting engagement and we have all taken a great deal from it. Our engagement with all our guests will form a significant part of our report when we prepare our interim publication before the summer. It has been probably one of our most important...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I agree with the Order of Business. I thank the Leader for reacting so quickly and timely to organise a debate today on Palestine, Israel and the occupied territories. Many of us in this House will welcome the opportunity to say what we feel and think about the situation. I commend the Minister for Foreign Affairs on his performance at the meeting of the UN Security Council and his strong...

Seanad: Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel: Statements (17 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: The Minister is welcome. I commend him on his strong words, comments and actions in respect of this issue to date. He has represented Ireland very well on it. Senator McDowell put it well when he said that Gaza is a living hell. More than 2 million people are, essentially, being suffocated, crammed into tight spaces without basic living conditions. They are living in conditions with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach and congratulate him on his opening remarks. I join with him in celebrating Croatia's national day and I extend a warm word to all our Croatian friends here in Ireland and abroad. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding early signature of the Education (Leaving Certificate 2021) (Accredited Grades) Bill 2021, to be taken on completion of the Order of...